USAID is the United States government’s premier international development agency. It is responsible for providing assistance to countries around the world in order to promote economic, democracy and development. USAID works with local governments, private organizations, and civil society to help solve global challenges. Through its programs, USAID helps to reduce poverty, promote economic growth and foster self-reliance. It also provides humanitarian and disaster assistance to countries in need. USAID is committed to advancing the capabilities of people in developing countries to improve their lives and build a better future.

Local universities' programs in developmentally important sectors are assisted directly and through USAID support for forming partnerships with U.S. universities.en.wikipedia.orgTo build indigenous expertise and leadership, USAID finances scholarships to U.S. universities and assists the strengthening of developing countries' own universities.

The Agency currently deploys more global health professionals and technical experts than any development agency in the world.usaid.govWorking in more than 85 countries, USAID’s contributions to President Obama’s Global Health Initiative build on an impressive record of dramatic improvements in health over the last 50 years.

This brings the total amount of humanitarian aid from USAID to Ukraine to more than $1 billion, which has already reached 11 million Ukrainians. Coalition at the 2022 Global Impact Forum. …usaid.govUSAID announced an additional $74 million in humanitarian assistance to support the Ukrainian people affected by Russia’s unprovoked war.